Marine Legislation Bill second reading
28/03/2013 The Marine Legislation Bill (the Bill) had its second reading on 20 March 2013. The Transport and Industrial Relations Committee reported back on 27 February 2013 and recommended the Bill...
View ArticleInternational shipping to be regulated under the CommerceAct
11/4/2013 Commerce Minister Craig Foss announced on the Beehive website on April 8 that international shipping to and from New Zealand will be regulated under the Commerce Act. This is intended to...
View ArticleContainer productivity at New Zealand ports promising
A Ministry of Transport report on container productivity at New Zealand ports shows performance compares well with Australian and other international ports. The Container Productivity at New Zealand...
View ArticleGovernment investigating Clifford Bay sea terminal
The government has asked the Ministry of Transport to investigate the use of Clifford Bay in Marlborough as a new sea freight terminal to improve links between major cities in the North and South...
View ArticleClifford Bay Investigation
The Minister of Transport Gerry Brownlee has announced the next step in the investigation of Clifford Bay as a South Island ferry terminal. The Minister says he considers the business case to be...
View ArticleNZIER freight report released
The Freight Futures: Long-term Sea Freight Scenarios report explores the role of freight transport policy in promoting economic growth by conducting an initial examination of the specific aspects of...
View ArticleSubstantial prosecutions for breaking undersea cable protection rules
Substantial prosecutions for breaking undersea cable protection rules The Ministry of Transport is urging boat users not to fish or anchor in cable protection areas (commonly known as Cable Protection...
View ArticleLatest Freight Information Gathering System report released - December 2013
The October 2012 to September 2013 report containing information on freight movements into, out of and around New Zealand is now available on the Freight Information Gathering System page.
View ArticleLatest Freight Information Gathering System report released
The July 2012 – June 2013 report containing information on freight movements into, out of and around New Zealand is now available on the Freight Information Gathering System page.
View ArticleGovernment announces the Clifford Bay ferry terminal will not proceed
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today that the Clifford Bay ferry terminal will not proceed and that Picton will remain the South Island ferry terminal. The outcome of the commercial...
View ArticleSupplementary Fund Protocol Consultation
The Ministry of Transport is consulting on whether New Zealand should accede to the Supplementary Fund Protocol. The Supplementary Fund Protocol is the third tier of the International Oil Pollution...
View ArticleBigger ships create opportunities and risks for New Zealand
Larger international container ships visiting New Zealand create both opportunities and risks, a Ministry of Transport study launched today says. The finding is one of a number of insights from the...
View ArticleNZ to ratify Maritime Labour Convention
New Zealand will ratify the Maritime Labour Convention to ensure fair treatment of seafarers and protect the reputation of New Zealand exports, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse...
View ArticleGovernment seeks views on treaties improving fishing vessel and crew safety
The Ministry of Transport is seeking feedback on whether the New Zealand Government should sign up to two international maritime treaties. The treaties seek to improve the safety record of the global...
View ArticleLatest Freight Information Gathering System report released - December 2015
The October 2014 to September 2015 report containing information on freight movements into, out of and around New Zealand is now available on the Freight Information Gathering System page.
View ArticleNew Zealand has ratified the Maritime Labour Convention 2006
The Convention sets internationally-agreed minimum standards to address the health, safety and welfare of seafarers in areas such as: conditions of employment accommodation recreational facilities food...
View ArticleLatest Freight Information Gathering System report released - March 2016
The April 2015 to March 2016 report containing information on freight movements into, out of and around New Zealand is now available on the Freight Information Gathering System page.
View ArticleConsultation begins on treaty to reduce air pollution in ports and harbours
The Ministry of Transport is seeking public and sector input into a decision on whether New Zealand should sign up to an international treaty restricting air emissions from ships.Annex VI of the...
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